In the Facebook Group, Crafting Handmade Books, we launched a year-long monthly challenge to create some of the structures in Hedi Kyle’s and Ulla Warchol’s book, The Art of the Fold. Each new challenge is posted on the first Monday of the month and I have some fabulous hosts, who will be choosing the month’s […]
Guess what? Handmade Paper Club is one year old today! It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since I had this mad idea to share my huge stash of handmade paper with you all. But I’m so glad I did! BUY NOW Check out this month’s preview video: As a thank you to my […]
I posted a fabric covered book several weeks ago and promised to share the inside pages. It’s almost finished – I might add more layers at some point, but for now it’s finished. Below each photo, I posted some of the items on the page. To begin with I lay a base of vintage papers over […]
I am delighted to share with you today the work of book artist Barbara Boswell Laws. During her 44+ year career as an art educator, Barbara taught simple bookmaking to elementary students, classroom and art teachers, and preservice teachers. Barbara was inspired to explore making artists’ books after being a facilitator and participant in an […]
Thanks for understanding the delay in this month’s Paper Club – I appreciate all your kind responses! And another apology because I tried twice yesterday to create a Facebook Live video but my internet connection wasn’t cooperating. I’ll try again soon! BUY NOW The February Handmade Paper Club is a selection of delicate winter blue, white […]
Today I’m sharing an altered book I created late last year. What’s different about this book is its fabric cover. Here’s how I made it: I started with a children’s book (a Golden one I believe), opened it up flat and measured the height and width of the covers and spine. I cut one piece […]
In the Facebook Group, Crafting Handmade Books, we launched a year-long monthly challenge to create some of the structures in Hedi Kyle’s and Ulla Warchol’s book, The Art of the Fold. I have 4 fabulous hosts, who will be choosing the month’s book structure and making samples. Each new challenge is posted on the first […]
Last month Catherine Ednie shared an awesome book in my Crafting Handmade Books Facebook group and I asked her permission to share it on my blog. Catherine retired in April 2018 and after discovering a small community of book arts enthusiasts near her home in Hancock, Maine, she dove into the world of handmade books. […]
It’s hard to believe a new year stretches ahead of us with lots of new possibilities and challenges. As it’s the first of the month, it means it’s time for another Paper Club. BUY NOW January’s selection includes some pretty feminine pinks and whites to get you started on your Valentine’s Day projects. The regular […]